Silas Chamberlin reviews materials for Outdoor Economy, a business idea that has become a reality and a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization thanks in part to the Idea TestLab. Chamberlin won the top prize in the 2023 competition and took advantage of the resources provided through the business accelerator. Applications are now being accepted for the 2024 Idea TestLab.
Visiting the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta was a bucket list item for Julie Stevenson, and she checked it off with OLLI at Penn State during one of many travel opportunities.
Maddie Hill is honored and remembered on a plaque that hangs on the wall of the student affairs office at Penn State York. Hill died at age 19 after battling cancer three times, and the photo on the plaque is of her canning for Penn State York Benefiting THON in the fall of 2015. A portion of the plaque reads, "An inspiration to everyone she met, Maddie touched the lives of many. Fearless in her battles with cancer, she fought with spunk and never lost sight of the goal to help find a cure for pediatric cancer. Her work inspires us all to #fightlikehill."
Cassidie Crebs, holding the microphone, a Penn State York student and the chairperson of Penn State York Benefiting THON last year, shares her thoughts about the life of the late Maddie Hill and the inspiration she provides to so many.
Joan Fulton, an OLLI member and former executive director for the York County Assistance Office, offered insights on long-term care at the Nov. 4 Development Through Adulthood class at Penn State York.
Members of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Penn State York, Glenn Young, Anita Barlett, and Norma Shue, share poems with Dayana Contreras Martinez, a Penn State York student, during an intergenerational class at Penn State York.
Takira McDowell, graduating with a bachelor of science degree in human development and family studies, takes advantage of the open microphone opportunity during the Penn State York fall commencement in December 2022. The tradition of allowing students to speak for a moment continues on Friday, Dec. 15 at 6 p.m., when the campus holds commencement in the Pullo Family Performing Arts Center. The event is free and open to the public.
